Henderson Harbor Triathlon Celebrates 25th Anniversary!

The Children’s Home of Jefferson County and the CREDO Community Center are proud to announce registration is now open for the 2016 Henderson Harbor Triathlon. This annual event, celebrating a quarter century of healthy lifestyles and community support, is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the Henderson Harbor Boat Launch, State Route 178, Henderson Harbor, New York. Registration is now open on Active.com..

Due to participant requests, an exciting new feature, an Aquabike event, will be held alongside the traditional Triathlon. Both events will begin at 8:30 am. The Triathlon event consists of a .750K swim, 20K bike, and 5K run. The Aquabike event consists of a .750K swim and a 20K bike. Both events allow participants the option of competing as an Iron Person or as part of a team. Competitive race categories for both events include Iron Man, Iron Woman, and Team.

If received on or before June 1, 2016, registration fees for the Triathlon and Aquabike competition are $50.00 for an Iron Person and $80.00 for a team. After June 1st, Triathlon and Aquabike registration fees are $75.00 for an Iron Person and $130.00 for a team. Fees include race registration, a post-race cookout and the awards ceremony. Anyone registered by June 1, 2016 is guaranteed a race T-shirt. If registered before June 1, team prices include a race shirt for each team member.

Participants and spectators can find all the information they need to choose stunning Henderson Harbor as their destination at the event’s Facebook page and website – www.hendersonharbortriathlon.com. The website offers a complete package of information for the long-running, well known athletic event including registration links, race course maps, event schedules, rules, course distances, and driving directions.

Participants must be at least 12 years of age to compete. Any participant under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign a 2016 Henderson Harbor Triathlon Waiver Form the day of the event during Race Day Registration.

Event proceeds benefit the Children’s Home of Jefferson County’s Community Based Programs and the CREDO Community Center. The SoZo Teen Center, one of CHJC’s Community Based Programs, is an adult supervised drop-in center located in the Marcy Building, just off Public Square at 167 Polk Street, Watertown. It provides local teens a place to safely engage with their peers while enjoying activities including pool, video games, computer access, and movie nights. Youths also have the opportunity to receive help with homework, tutoring, and job skills training. More than 300 teens are registered at the Center with nearly 40 teens attending every day. In all Center programs, the staff advocates character building, leadership, and life skills. The SoZo Teen Center is open Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 8:30 pm and until 9:00 pm on Fridays.

For over 40 years, Credo Community Center has been providing treatment to individuals whose lives have been negatively impacted by substance abuse. Credo Community Center has four residential treatment programs with a combined total of 72 beds, providing treatment to adolescents, women and children, and adult males. In addition Credo provides Outpatient substance abuse treatment services in Carthage and Watertown, treating 250 individuals on any given day.

The event would not be possible without the continued support of the Henderson Town Board, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and Highway and Recreation Departments. The event’s success is also dependent upon the cooperation of the Henderson Harbor Yacht Club, the Association Island RV Park, and local residents. Special thanks are extended to the many dedicated volunteers who help keep everyone safe and the event running smoothly.

For more information on this year’s Triathlon, contact Elisabeth Kwaza at (315)777-9272 or e-mail ekwaza@nnychildrenshome.com. Register online at www.hendersonharbortriathlon.com or www.active.com.